Bemidji is a welcoming city in north central Minnesota with a population of about 15,000 people and a broader regional pull for healthcare, education, and culture. As a resident, you’ll find a community that combines small-town friendliness with the resources of a larger hub. Affordable housing, short commutes, and excellent schools make it an attractive place to raise a family or settle into a long-term career. The city also has a diverse and active community, with strong support for local businesses, cultural events, and civic engagement. It’s a place where people know their neighbors, and new residents are quickly welcomed into the community

Bemidji is surrounded by lakes and parks, with over 400 lakes within a 25 mile radius, Lake Bemidji State Park, and the start of the Paul Bunyan State Trail for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing Greater Bemidji.

The city also offers parks with picnic shelters, playgrounds, sports courts, beaches, disc golf, skating rinks, and more in well maintained outdoor spaces. Local favorites include the Paul Bunyan and Babe statues, Art in the Park each summer, and cultural venues like the Paul Bunyan Playhouse and Watermark Art Center.

Clear Lakes Dental gives you something DSOs cannot: true ownership with full support. Instead of being an employee with limited control, you build equity in your own practice and shape it around your vision. You still get the benefits of proven systems, marketing, staffing, and technology, but without the corporate red tape or strict quotas. At CLD, you have the freedom to set your schedule, lead your team, and focus on quality patient care. You also gain mentorship from experienced owner dentists who have walked the same path, so you are never navigating ownership alone. With CLD, you get independence backed by support, and the chance to grow both your practice and your future.